PROMPT PIC: “Let’s Be Friends”
I picture a situation where two celebrities have a torrid romance, experience the monster wedding, then the passion flames out and they’re stuck. They were such a giant pop-culture phenomenon that getting divorced seems impossible.
They have to stay together for their fans.
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They discover that they make great friends. The love comes back, but it’s a different kind of love, softer and not fueled by sex. A platonic love that lasts a lifetime.
They each find their separate partner, but they all live together on the same sprawling piece of property.
They maybe buy a ranch they hang out at. (Gives the excuse to use “Back on the ranch” legitimately.)
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Or the one character remains in love with the other, and there’s much jealousy and dark passion. Especially when the new lover is introduced.
A. C2 goes into a jealous rage when C1 finds a new love.
A1. A Prince of Tides (?) scary situation.
A2. C2 goes a bit out of control, realizes error of ways, and goes to counseling. C2 storyline ends on a hopeful note, though a bit more humble.
B. C2 is hurt by C1, who precedes to have an awesome time. C2 gets over the breakup and finds a new love.
B1. C1 becomes jealous. Realizes that C2 is the love they want. C2 is still in love with C1, so gives a second chance. “Second Chance Love.”
B2. C2 really deeply loves new love. C1 gets jealous. Dark things happen, and the new love triumphs.
